Lead Kitchen Sous Chef - Elevate Guest Experience

bartaco; Huntersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Paid vacation time

401K enrollment and matching

Career development and advancement

Job summary

bartaco is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team in creating consistent, high-quality dishes and memorable guest experiences. You’ll coach staff, ensure recipes and portions meet our standards, and drive daily operations with energy and a hospitality-first mindset.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of culinary management, strong cooking skills, and a flexible schedule to cover evenings and weekends. This role offers a vibrant, growth-oriented environment in a casual, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of culinary management experience.
• Culinary arts degree preferred but not required.
• Excellent cooking skills and attention to detail.
• Experience mentoring hourly team members.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations to ensure quality and timely service.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff, uphold recipes, portions, and standards.
• Maintain high standards, manage inventory, and support events as needed.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Food safety

Dinner service

Mentoring staff

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

bartaco is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team in creating consistent, high-quality dishes and memorable guest experiences. You’ll coach staff, ensure recipes and portions meet our standards, and drive daily operations with energy and a hospitality-first mindset.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of culinary management, strong cooking skills, and a flexible schedule to cover evenings and weekends. This role offers a vibrant, growth-oriented environment in a casual, fast-paced setting.